Michael Short
Clinton,USA
Summary
Firefighter and EMT looking to maintain residency as a full-time emergency responder with applicable certifications and experience. My dedication to provide service recovery allows me to respond timely. Ongoing continuing education keeps me competitive and knowledgeable in the industry and ensures my ability to appropriately apply fire safety protocol and take life-saving measures.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basic Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
10.2024 - Current
- Coordinated live-fire training exercises to simulate real-world scenarios.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Lieutenant Firefighter / EMT B
Clinton Fire Department
01.2016 - Current
- Part Time
- Maintain fire safety protocol at all times to perform service recovery with minimal unnecessary damage. Provide medical services, accurately diagnose, and act with integrity. Attend regular training and certifications as needed.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring rapid deployment and effective incident management.
- Conducted fire suppression activities, utilizing advanced firefighting techniques and equipment.
Firefighter
Decatur Fire
09.2025 - 10.2025
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing coordination and response strategies.
Firefighter / EMT B
Sullivan Fire Department
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Maintain fire safety protocol at all times to perform service recovery with control. Provide medical services, accurately diagnose the injured and ill, and act with integrity. Attend additional training and certification opportunities.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring timely and effective fire suppression and rescue operations.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing overall performance and preparedness for emergency situations.
Maintenance
City of Clinton Water Works
05.2022 - 09.2023
Local 99 Plumber/Pipe Fitter
08.2021 - 05.2022
Confined Space Rescue Supervisor
05.2019 - 08.2021
Education
High School Diploma -
Clinton Community High School
Clinton IL05-2009
Certificate - Paramedicine
Lake Land College
Mattoon, IL05-2025
Certificate - CDL B
Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois, IL12-2022
Skills
- Fire Prevention
- Leadership
- Life Safety
- Honest Integrity
- Property Conservation
- Strong communication skills
- Class instruction
- Continuous professional development
Certification
- Consistently updating and maintain firefighting, safety and leadership continuing education courses and certifications in:
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations
- Routine Emergencies
- Basic Firefighter Operations
- OSHA 30
- Technical Rescue Awareness
- Instructor 1
- Rope Rescue Operations
- CDL B
Timeline
Firefighter
Decatur Fire
09.2025 - 10.2025
Basic Instructor
Illinois Fire Service Institute
10.2024 - Current
Firefighter / EMT B
Sullivan Fire Department
09.2023 - 09.2025
Maintenance
City of Clinton Water Works
05.2022 - 09.2023
Local 99 Plumber/Pipe Fitter
08.2021 - 05.2022
Confined Space Rescue Supervisor
05.2019 - 08.2021
Lieutenant Firefighter / EMT B
Clinton Fire Department
01.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Clinton Community High School
Certificate - Paramedicine
Lake Land College
Certificate - CDL B
Richland Community College